Things to do in Southern Tasmania

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Southeast Tasmania which includes interior views
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Southern Tasmania must see attractions

1. Salamanca Market

For 50 years, Salamanca Market has welcomed Hobart residents and visitors every Saturday. Local lore says the market was created in 1972 because Hobart was considered a dead city on Saturdays and the mayor and aldermen wanted to liven things up. Come any weekend to see just how animated the area now becomes every Saturday.
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Salamanca Market featuring markets, street scenes and flowers

2. Salamanca Place

The warehouses that make up Salamanca Place were built during the 1820 and ’30s using sandstone quarried by convicts on site. The warehouses were used to store whale products, wool, timber and fruit. The wharf at Salamanca was a hub for whaling industries, and the huge cauldrons used to boil whale oil can still be seen today in Salamanca Square. As Tasmania’s fruit growing capabilities took off, the warehouses were used to produce jam and tinned fruit for export. 

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Salamanca Place showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

3. Constitution Dock

Stroll past historic buildings, enjoy a meal at a waterfront restaurant or grab a snack from a fresh seafood stall at Hobart’s Constitution Dock.
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Constitution Dock showing boating, a marina and a coastal town

4. Mt. Wellington

Mount Wellington has been popular with locals as a recreational park since the mid-1800s when huts were built at strategic sites for hikers. Remnants of these huts exist, and some of those built in the 1900s are still in use. Charles Darwin climbed the mountain in 1836 when he visited Hobart on his round-the-world trip on the HMS Beagle. Today the area offers all sorts of outdoor pursuits, from mountain biking to rock climbing.
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Mt. Wellington showing tranquil scenes, views and mountains

5. Mount Field National Park

Explore preserved tracts of ancient forest and secluded alpine landscapes and walk through shady fern gullies to some of the world’s tallest trees in Mt. Field National Park. It is part of a larger World Heritage-listed national park that has been protected for over a century. Come here to see some of Tasmania’s rugged and remote landscapes within an easy drive from Hobart.
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Mt. Field National Park

6. Port Arthur Historic Site

The UNESCO-listed Port Arthur was one of the British Empire’s most brutal penal settlements. Located on the stunning Mason Cove, the natural beauty of the landscape stands in stark contrast to the history of convict prisoners who were sent here, condemned to hard labor. See these stunning ruins at your own pace or on a guided or themed tour.
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Port Arthur Historic Site which includes heritage elements, a castle and a ruin

7. Museum of Old and New Art

Plan a day trip to take in the vast collection, and grand design, of Australia’s largest privately owned art museum. MONA stands for Museum of Old and New Art and the galleries showcase emotive and sometimes shocking modern art along with old artefacts and antiques.
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Museum of Old and New Art which includes a lake or waterhole

What to do in Southern Tasmania

 

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Salamanca Market showing street scenes and markets

Salamanca Market

4.5/5(101 reviews)

With more than 300 stalls, this Saturday market is one of Hobart’s most visited attractions. Come for a meal, fresh produce or hand-made gift items.

Salamanca Market
Salamanca Place showing street scenes and a city

Salamanca Place

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.

Salamanca Place
Constitution Dock showing boating, a marina and a coastal town

Constitution Dock

4.5/5(36 reviews)

History seeps from the stones on Hobart’s waterfront, where colonial buildings are now galleries and where you can eat fresh seafood and watch a famous yacht race.

Constitution Dock
Note the hanging 'tinnies' on this quaint makeshift jetty just three minutes walk from the lavish Wrest Point casino. Who needs architectural design when "she'll be right" more than does the trick?

Wrest Point Casino

4/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Check out the casinos and lively bars in this walkable area.

Wrest Point Casino
Mt. Wellington which includes views, a sunset and general coastal views

Mt. Wellington

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Majestic columns of rock rise to the peak of this often snow-capped mountain, providing a playground for nature lovers, and a stunning backdrop for Hobart.

Mt. Wellington
Mt. Field National Park

Mount Field National Park

5/5(1 review)

A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.

Mount Field National Park
This ship departs on weekends for a three hour cruise.

Franklin Wharf

4/5(34 reviews)

You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Franklin Wharf
Port Arthur Historic Site which includes heritage architecture, building ruins and chateau or palace

Port Arthur Historic Site

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Step back into Tasmania’s past as a penal colony and learn about the lives of convicts who were sent to one of the harshest settlements in the British Empire.

Port Arthur Historic Site
Museum of Old and New Art which includes interior views and modern architecture

Museum of Old and New Art

4.5/5(68 reviews)

Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.

Museum of Old and New Art

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Salamanca Place showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

Hobart Central Business District

4.5/5(194 area reviews)

Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.

Hobart Central Business District
Battery Point showing a house and street scenes

Battery Point

Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.

Battery Point
Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay

The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.

Sandy Bay
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery showing interior views and art as well as an individual male

Sullivan's Cove

Walk around the busy harbor area of Hobart for varied attractions ranging from ships and seafood to museums and shopping.

Sullivan's Cove
Nice beaches close to the city centre are hard to find - most are tiny or don't have much sand to enjoy. Howrah is about a 10-minute drive from Hobart city and you can bring the pooch. You'll get a lovely view of the city, river and Mount Wellington.

Howrah

Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.

Howrah
Five Mile Beach along side Pittwater in Hobart, Tasmania is not your usual beach. More a shallow lagoon that is mostly calm and therefore a great place for reflective photography. The water is so clear, shooting straight down you can clearly see all the wonderful marine life scurrying along the sand. ... wear gumboots if visiting here, they'll stop the crabs from biting your toes.

Seven Mile Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.

Seven Mile Beach
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Popular day trips from Southern Tasmania

Strahan

Strahan

Port Arthur Historic Site which includes building ruins, a castle and heritage architecture

Port Arthur

Eaglehawk Neck featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Eaglehawk Neck

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Hamilton

Sandy Bay

Hobart

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White Beach

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Lunawanna

Hobart showing drinks or beverages

Ranelagh

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